Dr. Sachchida Nand Rai is an Associate Professor at Saveetha Institute of Basic Medical Sciences (SIBMS), Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University . He obtained his MSc in Biochemistr from Purvanchal University, India, and his PhD in Biochemistry from Banaras Hindu University, India. Dr. Rai researches the anti-oxidative and anti-neuroinflammatory properties of phytochemicals for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. He is a lifetime member of the Indian Academy of Neuroscience. Dr. Shradha Bisht is a Professor at the Uttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. She earned her Ph.D. in Pharmacy from the Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Jaipur, and her Master of Pharmacy (Pharmacology) from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara. Dr. Bisht has established herself as an accomplished academician and researcher with expertise in pharmacology, phytopharmacology, neuropharmacology, endocrinology, and metabolic disorders. She has authored more than 60 research articles and several book chapters published by leading international publishers. Her research primarily focuses on the preclinical evaluation of the therapeutic potential of drugs for neurological, endocrine, and metabolic disorders, with particular emphasis on natural products and translational pharmacology. Her academic excellence has been recognized through several prestigious honors, including the Professor of the Year Award (2025), the Young Women Scientist Achievement Award (2024), and the Innovative Teacher Award (2020). In addition to supervising Ph.D. and M.Pharm. scholars, Dr. Bisht actively contributes to scientific research, academic leadership, and professional development through her participation in national and international conferences, faculty development programmes, and collaborative research initiatives.Dr. Swati Prakash, an Assistant Professor of Pharmacology, is a dedicated researcher with a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, and a Master's degree from Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur. Her research spans neurodegenerative disorders, immunometabolism, metabolic complications, and advanced drug delivery systems. Dr. Prakash has contributed significantly to the understanding of chronic inflammation and cancer, exploring key pathways and targeted therapies. Her published work on the regulation of adipose tissue inflammation and hepatic Adiponectin/AMPK levels demonstrates her expertise in addressing metabolic syndrome and fatty liver disease. Through her innovative research, Dr. Prakash is advancing the field of pharmacology, focusing on therapeutic approaches that improve health outcomes. Her academic credentials and impactful publications underscore her commitment to scientific excellence and her role as a leading researcher in pharmacological sciences.
